Psychiatry: A Clinical Handbook

The specialty of medicine that deals with the diagnosis, prevention, and treatment of mental disorders in humans is known as psychiatry. It involves various maladaptations related to mood, behaviour, cognition and perceptions. The treatment in psychiatry is done via psychiatric medication and psychotherapy. It is also done via contemporary practices such as assertive community treatment, community reinforcement and supported employment. Psychiatric treatment is delivered on both inpatient a...